Tucson, AZ, USA
N544AM
AIRBUS A350
The operator reported that, during the landing for the air medical helicopter flight, the tail rotor blades collided with a large fire extinguisher that was located on the approach path and abeam a perimeter fence. The helicopter subsequently landed without further incident. The tailboom and horizontal stabilizer were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground equipment during landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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